There’s been so much movement shaking up the cosmos, so it’s no surprise that it’s been hard for you to find your footing these past few weeks. Though your initial instinct may be to rush through December, you’ll quickly discover that this month — the final of 2018 — is actually quite important. There’s a lot of transformation in the works for you, Leo babe.

The month begins on a positive note, with Mercury (the planet of communication) finally going direct. Since November 16, the chatty celestial body has been spinning in reverse, causing all sorts of miscommunications and malfunctions. To make matters worse, sensual Venus — the planet of love, romance, and money — also had a 40-day long retrograde period right before Mercury went backward.

Things have been wonky for the past two months, but finally, both of these personal planets are on the straight-and-narrow. Things will soon get a bit easier to manage. For you, Leo, this will definitely feel like a relief.

A new moon in Scorpio on Friday, December 7 sets the stage for the year ahead. Under this sky, you’ll be looking to secure and stabilize your foundation. This is an important lunation for you to anchor yourself, so don’t be afraid to lean into your comfort zones. Remember that anchors don’t need to be restrictive — so long as we give ourselves enough space to explore, grounded support can actually encourage us to drift. After all, when we identify our stability, we can always find our way back home.

This is an important time for you to anchor yourself, so don’t be
afraid to lean into your comfort zones.

Capricorn season begins on Friday, December 21, illuminating the area of your chart linked to health and wellness. Sure, this may not be the most glamorous part of your chart, but you'll realize why support systems are so very essential over the next few weeks. However, you’ll also need to make sure that your day-to-day responsibilities are strong enough to support your on-the-go lifestyle. We only have so many hours in a day, so consider ways you can try to establish routines that reflect your values.

If you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, you’ll discover that your issue may not calendar management — in fact, the real problem may be something much more abstract. On Saturday, December 22, the full moon in Cancer shines a light into your twelfth house, the area of your chart that’s linked to the subconscious realm. With a lunar spotlight in this shadowy region, make sure you get plenty of rest. Critical answers will be revealed within your dreams, so go ahead and hit snooze. Right now, slumber is incredibly important.

Finally, Mars — the planet of action — drifts into fiery Aries on Monday, December 31. For you, Leo darling, this cosmic shift is extremely beneficial. Now, fueled by optimism and excitement, you’re feeling ready for an adventure. With 2019 literally right around the corner, you discover that the world is at your fingertips, and nothing can you hold you back. No matter where you journey, make sure your mane (see what I did there?) is flowing freely. Designed for all hair types, Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3 is a beloved at-home treatment that both treats damage and generates growth. Alas, if only everything was this easy.